Chilli Paneer (Restaurant-Style)

by Has Chauhan-12 July 2026Medium

Prep Time20 min

Cook Time15 min

Total Time35 min

Servings6

Crispy paneer cubes wok-fried in a chilli and garlic sauce with crunchy peppers and onions. A real Indo-Chinese crowd pleaser and Indian restaurant favourite. This dish is perfect as an appetizer, or as part of a larger meal with rice or noodles.

Method

0
Cut the paneer into 1cm cubes and soak in boiling water for 10-15 minutes. Drain well.
1
In a large bag, combine cornflour, white pepper, and salt. Add paneer and shake to coat.
2
Heat oil for deep frying to 180C. Fry paneer in batches until golden brown and crispy.
3
Remove paneer from oil and drain.
4
Mix cornflour and water in a small bowl.
5
Preheat a wok over high heat until smoking. Add oil, garlic, and chillies. Stir fry for a few seconds.
6
Add peppers, red onions, and white parts of spring onions. Stir fry for 30 seconds.
7
Add light and dark soy sauce, vinegar, MSG, and sugar. Sauté for 30 seconds.
8
Add cornflour slurry to the wok and cook for 20 seconds.
9
Add paneer and spring onion greens to the wok and toss to coat.
10
Serve with crunchy iceberg lettuce.